Bentley’s pledge to full electrification by 2030 heralds the end of the internal-combustion engine. The British marque has a history reaching back to 1919, and with current and classic vehicles running on gas engines, the luxury carmaker is looking for ways to extend the use of its storied vehicles as part of its Beyond 100 strategy.
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bentley presented six vehicles all running second-generation biofuel claimed to be 100% sustainable, with an 85% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to petroleum-based gasoline. All the cars, from a W12 Batur to a 103-year-old EXP2, completed 32 hill climbs. The Batur sports coupe completed the circuit in 55 seconds, while the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase SUV took home a new course towing record.
Bentley’s biofuel is produced from fermented waste biomass, and conforms to the global EN228 standard for pump gasoline. This means that any Bentley ICE can run on the fuel with no engine modifications needed. With over 80% of Bentley’s vehicles still in use, the use of biofuel represents a more sustainable option for the carmaker.
